Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue
This figure marks a noticeable increase from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $37,014.
Over the past 12 months, Union County's residents have collectively paid a total of $439,780 in Countywide Sales Tax.
The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.
Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| June | $37,752 | 2 |
| May | $37,014 | -4.2 |
| April | $38,646 | 34.3 |
| March | $28,775 | -10.5 |
| February | $32,158 | -18.6 |
| January | $39,503 | 7.5 |
| December 2022 | $36,735 | 0 |
| November 2022 | $36,747 | -7.3 |
| October 2022 | $39,646 | 11.3 |
| September 2022 | $35,615 | -8.7 |
| August 2022 | $38,997 | 2.1 |
| July 2022 | $38,192 | -7.3 |
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